![]() The Gigcaster 8 is a near 1:1 in terms of functionality to the Pro II, while the Gigcaster 5 sacrifices the physical trigger pads to make way for two more physical faders - six total - over the Duo’s four to create an even smaller footprint. Both offer very similar features to Rode’s products in a generally smaller footprint. ![]() In fact, just days after the Rodecaster Duo was announced, Boss unveiled its own take on the category with the Gigcaster 8 ($699) and Gigcaster 5 ($459). The number of tools for creators and streamers is expanding exponentially, and with that are more direct rivals to the Rodecaster series. With the Duo it’s clear this can be a daily driver with little-to-no need to organize around it. Before the Duo, I had the Pro II on my desk in a similar setup, but I was frequently moving it out of the way to make space for other things that it became a bit of a burden and I ended up unplugging it until show time. It can remain nested under my monitor and easily moved into position when I go live. The Rodecaster II Pro was already a bit more manageable than the first model, but after a few weeks with the Duo, the difference is stark. ![]() The smaller footprint is a clear admission that this was made to live on a desk full time alongside your other daily tools. This point is made most clearly by the very existence of the Duo. As such, the Rodecaster Duo makes a lot of sense for a broad stroke of creators from podcasters to streamers and even music producers and video editors (both the Duo and the II Pro are MIDI enabled).īe under no illusions, the Duo - and its bigger sibling - are just as “pro” friendly as the first Rodecaster, but they both lean into the creator space a bit more than the original. And with an increasing number of tools like Zencastr or Adobe Podcast, the need to host fellow flesh-sacks in the same room is no longer required for high-quality audio from all speakers. While the Rodecaster Pro and its sequel were originally built for in-person, multi-guest, podcasts, it’s also a very capable tool for solo creators which has helped fuel its popularity. The fact that there are only two XLR combo jacks speaks strongly to who this is for. You could always connect a phone via Bluetooth on the original model, which was handy but now you have multiple options (and via cable is much better quality). This same port also can be used for connecting a phone, which is perfect for introducing callers or for streaming via mobile apps. This is a massive boon for streamers who want to keep their gaming rig separate from their streaming one, and the new routing table allows you to send whatever inputs you like to either USB connection. One of the biggest upgrades from the original Rodecaster Pro is the addition of a second USB-C port around the back which can connect to a second PC. Importantly, you get to configure which inputs remain on physical faders and which are assigned to virtual controls in the companion software.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. You actually have control over seven mixing channels at any one time, but adjusting three of them is done via virtual faders. The Rodecaster Duo ($499) is arguably just the Rodcaster Pro II “mini.” The functionality is identical to its bigger sibling, but it comes with four physical faders (down from six) six pads (down from eight) and two XLR ports for microphones or instruments (down from four). The second version also came in with a smaller footprint, removing two physical faders and making them “virtual.” The pads were upgraded from simple audio triggers to multi-purpose smart pads that can be used for MIDI, vocal effects and more. The Rodecaster Pro II ($699) went in a slightly different direction, introducing the ability to route different audio sources to different places, an essential tool for game streamers. The build-quality, price, ease of use and simple workflow struck a chord with pros and amateurs alike. The original Rodecaster Pro was the first mixing desk specifically designed for podcasters to really catch people’s attention. But, with the new, smaller, more affordable and very capable Rodecaster Duo stream mixer, this move toward general creators is basically official. The company, of course, still makes a microphone or two. That includes the new, gaming-focused “Rode X” sub-brand and products like the Streamer X capture card. The original Rodecaster Pro podcast mixer was the first big step in this evolution. Today, it’s positioning itself more as a one-stop-shop for creator tools. A couple of years ago, you might have described Rode as a company that makes microphones.
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